A professional services company in the Greater Chicago area is seeking a new the Accounts Receivable Coordinator / Specialist to join their growing team. In this role, the Accounts Receivable Coordinator/Specialist is responsible for managing and processing customer invoices, tracking outstanding payments and ensuring timely collections.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure established accounting procedures are followed for processing invoices
- Maintain accurate records and up-to-date billing systems; generate and send out invoices
- Follow up on, collect, and allocate payments as applicable
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies
- Investigate and resolve customer queries; communicate with customers via phone, email, mail, or in person
- Assist with the preparation of monthly statements or as requested by the supervisor
- Review accounts receivable aging reports to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to resolve disputes and maintain strong relationships
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
- High School Diploma / GED
- Experience with basic Accounting functions
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and CONCATENATE functions)
- Excellent communication skills; able to interact with multiple departments and management levels
- Strong initiative with the ability to manage multiple projects and follow through effectively
- Timely and accurate project completion skills
- Detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational and analytical abilities
Desired Skills:
- Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s Degree
